Part-time Custodian

Valley Healthcare System, Inc., formerly known as Community Health Center of South Columbus, is a healthcare organization located in Columbus, GA. Since its opening in August 1994, the organization has experienced significant growth and expanded its services to the community. Valley Healthcare System provides medical, dental, outreach services, behavioral health, and pharmacy services to residents in the Chattahoochee Valley region and beyond.

Role Description

This is a part-time on-site role for a Custodian at Valley Healthcare System, Inc. The Custodian will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of the facility. This includes performing routine cleaning tasks, such as mopping floors, vacuuming carpets, emptying trash, and sanitizing surfaces. The Custodian will also assist with organizing and restocking supplies as needed.

Salary:

$20.16

Hours of operation:

Monday-Friday

Weekend availability

Location:

Columbus, Ga, Talbotton, Ga. Fortson, Ga.

Qualifications

• Experience in custodial or janitorial work
• Knowledge of proper cleaning techniques and use of cleaning equipment
• Ability to follow safety protocols and guidelines
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Physical stamina to perform cleaning tasks
• Reliability and punctuality
• Good communication skills
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in a healthcare setting is a plus entries

Duties

• Empty waste paper and replace liner
• Vacuum carpets and spot-clean where necessary and possible
• Clean entrance glass
• Straighten chairs and magazines
• Clean glass and mirrors
• Check and clean AC vents
• Spot-clean walls and door jams
• Clean windows and blinds as needed
• Clean desktops
• Dust tables, lamps, pictures, bookcases, and other furnishings
• Clean coffee cups and pots
• Clean windows and blinds as needed

C. Bathrooms:

• Clean and sanitize fixtures
• Sweep, mop and sanitize tiled floors; power scrub where necessary
• Clean and disinfect basins
• Refill dispensers (customer stock)
• Empty waste receptacles and replace liners
• Clean mirrors and bright work

D. Employee’s Breakroom

• Vacuum carpets and spot-clean as necessary
• Mop floor (if applicable)
• Empty was receptacles and replace liners
• Wipe table tops
• Wipe vending machine and appliance fronts
• Clean coffee pot and coffee cups
• Clean sink and surrounding area
• Clean refrigerator, as needed

E. Exam Area

• Sweep, mop, and sanitize floors; spray buff floors as needed
• Remove, by hand, foreign matter from the floor
• Remove all trash and place in appropriate, designated container and replace liners
• Clean and sanitize sinks and countertops
• Clean and sanitize exam tables

F. Security:

• Check all doors at outside entrances and exits and other secured areas.
• Notify designated person if irregularities are found.

G. Outside Areas:

• Pick up trash on property outside
• Sweep entrance-way
• Empty and clean ash tray
• Clean entrance door

Evaluation: The evaluation of work performance (specific duties and responsibilities plus attitude and general work behavior) will be ongoing and implemented by Staff Accountant per Center policies.

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED

Compliance: Adhere to company policies and procedures and all Federal, State and Local medical service requirements. To include HIPAA Privacy & Security.

Confidentiality (HIPAA): Every employee is required to sign a Pledge of Confidentiality. Failure to comply with our Pledge of Confidentiality can or will lead to immediate termination of employment. Confidentiality applies to a patient’s Personal Health Information (PHI) and includes: written, oral and electronic communications. Each employee has an obligation to maintain confidentiality after their employment/association with this facility ends.

Security (HIPAA): Every employee is required to protect their computer log-on and password. You must secure your work area prior to leaving it unattended for an extended period of time. You are required to log-off of your computer and secure your work area prior to leaving at the end of the day. If you have a responsibility for closing or locking files, securing equipment, or locking the building and you do not comply with these requirements, you will be subject to reprimand and/or termination based upon the infraction. We are required by law to protect patient privacy, identifiable patient information, and all properties containing such information.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent mobility, standing and/or sitting for extended period of time.
• Frequent bending and stooping required.
• Requires occasional lifting up to 50 lbs of boxes of paper.
• Requires the frequent handling of materials.
• Occasional weight-bearing may exceed 50 lbs.

THIS POSITION IS AT RISK FOR OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE TO BLOOD AND/OR BODILY FLUIDS